Baked Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Potatoes
Juicy chicken thighs baked with zesty lemon and garlic, served alongside crispy roasted potatoes. This mediterranean-inspired chicken ready in about 60 minutes pairs bone-in chicken thighs, medium lemons, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
- 2 medium lemons
- 5 cloves garlic cloves
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 3 sprigs rosemary sprigs
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Zest 1 lemon and juice both lemons, reserving zest and juice separately. Peel and finely mince 5 garlic cloves.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 6 bone-in chicken thighs, 4 tbsp olive oil, lemon zest, 3 tbsp lemon juice, minced garlic, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp paprika. Toss to coat evenly and marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Step 3: Meanwhile, halve 1.5 lbs baby potatoes and toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 3 rosemary sprigs. Spread potatoes in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
- Step 4: Arrange marinated chicken thighs skin-side up over the potatoes. Drizzle any remaining marinade over the chicken and potatoes.
- Step 5: Bake for 35-40 minutes until chicken skin is golden and crispy, and potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Remove rosemary sprigs before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Baked Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Potatoes take to make?
Total time is about 60 minutes (20 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Baked Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Potatoes?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep bone-in chicken thighs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Baked Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Potatoes?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Baked Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Potatoes for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Baked Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Potatoes?
Mediterranean chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
